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Turmeric Yogurt Chicken

September 7, 2016 by Lindsay 16 Comments

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This Turmeric Yogurt Chicken is the perfect food prep recipe. Put the chicken in the marinade ahead of time, then simple coat with breadcrumbs and bake for a quick, healthy dinner!

This Turmeric Yogurt Chicken is the perfect food prep recipe. Put the chicken in the marinade ahead of time, then simple coat with breadcrumbs and bake for a quick, healthy dinner!

Hi Friends!

I made this Turmeric Yogurt Chicken a while ago but am just now getting around to sharing it with you. I knew it was a hit when both the toddler and the husband gobbled it up. The marinade is super easy to make and keeps the chicken nice and juicy. Just prep it ahead of time and when dinner time rolls around, simply coat the chicken in breadcrumbs and pop it in the oven. Voila! Dinner in a jiffy.

Turmeric has become quite popular lately. It’s a great spice known for its anti-inflammatory properties and a couple months ago we bought a huge jar of it at Costco. I’ve been loving it with chicken but you could also use it to make things like golden milk!

When I bake breaded chicken like this, I like to put a cookie cooling rack across my baking sheet and put the chicken on that so the bottom doesn’t get as soggy…but if you don’t have one, you could bake directly on a foil-lined sheet.

Here’s the recipe:

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This Turmeric Yogurt Chicken is the perfect food prep recipe. Put the chicken in the marinade ahead of time, then simple coat with breadcrumbs and bake for a quick, healthy dinner!

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2/3 cup plain yogurt (regular or Greek- I use full-fat)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (i use whole wheat)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, garlic and spices and stir to combine.
  2. Place chicken in a large ziploc bag.
  3. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken and toss until well coated.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Place breadcrumbs on a plate, remove chicken one piece at a time and dredge in breadcrumbs.
  6. Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet and lay chicken on rack.
  7. Bake at 400 for 25 minute or until chicken is cooked through.

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Pretty easy, right? Serve with some steamed veggies and rice for an easy dinner!

This Turmeric Yogurt Chicken is the perfect food prep recipe. Put the chicken in the marinade ahead of time, then simple coat with breadcrumbs and bake for a quick, healthy dinner!

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I also just wanted to take a second to introduce you guys to a fun little project I’ve been working on. I teamed up with Julie from PB Fingers, Gina from Fitnessista and Brittany from Eating Bird Food to put together a meal planning ebook for you! It’s basically a one month Dinner Made Easy guide! In the ebook, each of us share a week of healthy recipes, plus a printable grocery list and tips for prepping the meals ahead of time! We’re getting set to release it in a few weeks (including some special bonuses for those who buy it!), so be sure to sign up below if you’re interested in being among the first to know more details on the release and to receive a coupon code!

Let’s chat:
What’s your favorite way to use turmeric? Leave me a recipe link!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Les @ The Balanced Berry says

    September 7, 2016 at 12:45 AM

    This chicken sounds fantastic! I love using turmeric in smoothies and drinks but haven’t done much cooking with it. I love using yogurt as a marinade too, so I will have to give this a try. Also, the ebook sounds great! I’m always looking for more meal prep tips and I’m sure the four of you have some great tips to share!

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  2. Dietitian Jess says

    September 7, 2016 at 7:38 AM

    Pinned! I don’t like cooking chicken very much so this is a great easy recipe for the hubs to put together for us to enjoy!

    Reply
  3. rachel @ Athletic Avocado says

    September 7, 2016 at 7:54 AM

    This chicken sounds like one easy and perfect dinner! I eat chicken for dinner every day so this would be a nice change 🙂

    Reply
  4. Carolyn @ Cabot Creamery says

    September 7, 2016 at 8:01 AM

    This looks so good and love how quick it is to prepare!~Carolyn @ Cabot Creamery

    Reply
  5. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    September 7, 2016 at 11:15 AM

    This sounds so good and I love how easy it is!

    Reply
  6. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

    September 7, 2016 at 11:19 AM

    I LOVE sauteing cauliflower rice with turmeric then adding scrambled eggs!

    Reply
  7. ACKTIVE LIFE says

    September 7, 2016 at 11:44 AM

    I have that big spice jar of turmeric too from Costco! 🙂 I will have to try this out soon as I also have the skinless chicken breasts from Costco as well…HA! Looks delicious, easy, and I cannot wait to make this. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Matt @ ISUP Master says

    September 7, 2016 at 5:31 PM

    Yum! This looks so simple yet so delicious. I’ve been struggling to find some healthy, quick meals to make while my wife works late and this may just have made it’s way onto my weekly menu. Thanks Lindsay!

    Reply
  9. Jessica @ Semi-Sweet Tooth says

    September 8, 2016 at 9:46 AM

    I just went to a blogger event at Sprouts yesterday and learned all about Turmeric. What a great way to incorporate some of this “superfood” into a delicious meal. And perfect for Fall! I’ll definitely be trying this out!

    XO, Jessica
    http://www.semisweettooth.com

    Reply
  10. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    September 11, 2016 at 9:43 AM

    Yum!! I recently went on a grocery tour to learn all about turmeric. Needless to say, this recipe looks 100% delish!

    Reply
  11. Meal Makeover Mom Janice says

    September 11, 2016 at 3:41 PM

    Love the look of the crispy crust on this chicken! Will try this soon. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Laurie Determan says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:02 PM

    Just made this tonight for dinner. So easy and quite tasty. Thanks so much for a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 25, 2017 at 3:20 PM

      glad you liked it!

      Reply

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